Condiments and Sauces to Enhance Meals

Condiments are seasonings or foods used to enhance meals. What’s a hot dog without mustard? French fries without ketchup? Having quality condiments and sauces on hand is always wise — you never know when a dish will need that extra zing.

Make sure to stock your pantry with these supporting players:

Dijon-style mustard: Good for adding to salad dressings, dips, and sauces and for garnishing hot or cold meats and sandwiches.

Ketchup: For hamburgers and as an ingredient in fish and barbecue sauces and baked beans.

Mayonnaise: A basic ingredient for many salad dressings, as well as meat and egg salads.

Condiments such as relishes, jellies, pickles, and mayonnaise need to be refrigerated after you open them. A group that includes peanut butter, oil, and vinegar don’t require refrigeration after you open them.